Just Sports

Rafael Nadal won another French Open title again this morning, and extended his dominat winning streak on clay courts to 60. I don't know much about tennis (although I enjoy watching big matches, they are unbelievable athletes), but to win 6 in a row in this day in age is impressive, but 60? I don't know a whole lot about Nadal, but I thought I would give him some props that is impressive. The French Open has often been sighted as the toughest major to win because of the clay. Many tennis greats were never able to have much success on clay (take Pete Sampres for example, he is one of the greatest if not the greatest tennis player ever, and was terrible on clay). However Nadal can't seem to win anywhere else, he is fantastic on clay, but not elsewhere. The French Open would probably be the most sought after prize in tennis if it weren't for the grass courts on the other side of the English Channel. Actually the U.S. Open has now become a bigger tournament as well. Anyway, all that to say congrats to Mr. Nadal.

The World Cup has started and I have to say that I am excited. Current match in progress is Iran and Mexico. This is the only time you may ever here me say this but I am a huge fan of Mexico right now. I love how political international events like this get. So much pride and nationalism. Hopefully we can keep it under control and not let our emotions get the best of us. Yet I suspect to hear about a few riots in countries over the next few weeks. My heritage land Sweden had a sweet 0-0 tie against Trindad and Tobago yesterday. Awesome Sweden.

Twins lost last night 9-7. Carlos Silva looked terrible in five innings as I understand, so things look pretty bleak for my favorite MLB team, except for the hometown boy Joe Mauer. He is on FIRE. He is leading the Majors in batting average. Way to go Joe!

Heat and Mavs face off in game two tonight. If I'm not mistaken game one was in Dallas, as is game two. So my question is why is there like a five week gap in between games. game one was on Thurs. Is the NBA trying to extend the season to the start of football training camp? If this series goes 7 we are going to be only weeks away from the 4th of July. Sweet David Stern. Go Heat.

Edmington finally got a game last night, and take the series to 2-1 Carolina. I am pulling for Edmington because they have a former Wild Goalie (even though he is out for the rest of the series), and Carolina hockey??? Come on.

Finally and most importantly, the U.S. Open is on this weekend. Often slated as the best weekend of the year for me personally. I love the Open, it is the best tourney in Golf (although I will hear arguments about the Masters), and hopefully as usual par will be a great score. If you are looking for a favorite, I say it has to be Tiger. He will be playing with a lot of emotion being that he just lost his father a few months back, and the final is on father's day. Winged Foot will prove to be a challenge, I look for the winner to finish at -2. Can't wait to get out and play a little golf myself.